The Town Board of the Town of Williamson has the power and authority
under Municipal Home Rule Law § 10, Subdivision 1(ii)d(3), to enact
parks and recreation impact fees and, in doing so, may amend or supersede
in local application §§ 274-a and 277 of the Town Law. In order
to accomplish its legislative purpose, the Town Board enacts this article
pursuant to §§ 274-a and 277 of the Town Law and, to the extent
inconsistent therewith, expressly supersedes such sections of the Town Law.

The Town Board of the Town of Williamson recognizes the need to provide
appropriate recreational facilities for its residents in the form of parks
and programs. This article is thereby adopted for the purpose of promoting
the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the Town of Williamson
by:

Requiring all new residential development to pay its
proportionate fair share of the land, capital facilities or funds necessary
to accommodate new residential developmental impacts on parks. Complementing
the subdivision, site plan, and zoning regulations of the Town of Williamson
by requiring all new residential development within the Town to pay its fair
share of costs attributable to the impact of the development on public parks.

Any person who is granted a permit for the construction or installation
of any building or structure, or alterations of any existing building or structure,
for one or more new residential dwelling units shall pay the park and recreation
impact fees in the manner set forth in this article. If a change in an existing
residential development or subdivision is made that allows for additional
residential dwelling units, each new unit shall pay the park and recreation
fee applicable at that time. This article shall apply to all new residential
development, installation and construction within the town, including mobile
homes, apartments, and single- and multifamily construction within the town,
including mobile homes, apartments, and single- and multifamily dwellings.

The Town Board of the Town of Williamson shall establish by resolution,
and may amend from time to time, the parks and recreation impact fee required
under this article. The fee shall be established per residential dwelling
unit, or such other basis or schedule consistent with this article.

Pursuant to §§ 274-a and 277 of the Town Law, or whenever
the Planning Board is required or permitted to approve a site or subdivision
plan, the Planning Board may waive, in whole or in part, the park and recreation
impact fees for all or part of the residential dwelling units for which approval
is granted if it finds sufficient and suitable land located within the site
plan or subdivision for a park or parks, and provides for such on the site
or subdivision plan. In making such determination of suitability, the Board
shall assess the size and suitability of lands shown on the plan that could
be possible locations for park or recreation facilities, as well as practicable
factors, including whether there is a need for additional facilities in the
immediate neighborhood.

There is hereby established the Town of Williamson Parks and Recreation
Impact Fee Trust Fund. Parks and recreation fees collected pursuant to this
article shall be earmarked and deposited in the trust fund to ensure that
the fees and all interest accruing from the fees are designated and expended
exclusively for the acquisition, establishment, or use for park, playground,
or other recreational purposes or programs. The trust fund shall be administered
by the Town Board and is subject to investment and expenditures by the Town
Board for the proper purposes herein established.